It didn't turn out to be "early to rise". I didn't get up til almost 9. I think my body is really starting to rebel. My back hurts, well actually everything hurts, but I just have to keep at it.
I did all the laundry today. Had to, couldn't get out of my pajamas til had some clean clothes. I have enough now to last through the middle of the week so will be fine. And that includes some long pants. It has turned colder.
I did the self cleaning oven thing today and it heats the house up big time but had to be done. It has been awhile. Sure beats the old days when you bought oven off, took in the awful fumes, scrubbed and scrubbed. Packed nearly everything but still have quite a few odds and ends. I feel confident now that I will be ready on Monday morning. The big thing remaining is unhooking the TV receivers and packing that up to return. Getting down on all fours is not easy anymore.
In the AM I will wash the sheets and towels and get them packed. It is a challenge to walk around in the house. There are stacks of boxes everywhere. Every now and then I think about what it would be like for the kids if I died unexpectedly. There is soooooo much stuff and they are scattered about. Just have to be sure that doesn't happen I guess.
I have given away just about everything in the refrigerator and now must clean it out. Am just taking a break for a few minutes.
A friend and neighbor brought by some lap robes that she made for the VA home. Folks around here are so lovely. There are several fellows in wheel chairs and these things are nice for them.
If I weren't so focused on getting things ready I might have time to get excited. A new house, new neighbors to meet, new experiences and a lot more time with the kids and grandkids.
Practically everyone asks me if I will get involved with music there. I always have everywhere I have been so I would say yes. Just don't know what yet. It will be months getting the house all painted, decorated etc so that is job one. UT Arlington is nearby and I am guessing they will have some events to go to for entertainment. I used to go to the movies quite a bit but Cowboy was never big on movies so haven't done that much in recent years. I might actually be able to keep up with the best of those (although it sure has gotten expensive !).
Probably won't post again for several days, but I will be back..........
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